HB 1967·TN·house
Sentencing - As enacted, enacts the "James Bardsley, Jr. Life Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13 and Title 55, Chapter 10.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Stevens
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Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1072
May 27, 2026
Summary
The bill reclassifies leaving‑the‑scene offenses as higher‑level felonies. A basic violation becomes a Class E felony, and if the driver knew or should have known a death resulted, it becomes a Class D felony. The changes take effect on July 1, 2026.
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